Police chase nets 2nd drunk driving charge
Officers tried to stop a Pontiac Montana van Sunday night around 9 p.m. at Portage Avenue and Arlington Street, but the van took off at high speed.
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Teens caught in restaurant break-in
Two teens were arrested and a police officer injured after a restaurant break-in Sunday.
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